Old Town Lunenburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Lunenburg
Popular places to visit
St John's Anglican Church
Find out about the history of Lunenburg when you spend time at St John's Anglican Church. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Lunenburg Waterfront
You can learn about the history of Lunenburg with a trip to Lunenburg Waterfront. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic during your travels in Lunenburg. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums.
Bluenose II
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Bluenose II in Lunenburg. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Lunenburg Opera House
Enjoy a performance at Lunenburg Opera House, a popular theatre in Lunenburg. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Heckman-Morash House
You can learn about the history of Lunenburg with a visit to Heckman-Morash House. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Our pick of the best Old Town Lunenburg Hotel Deals
Smugglers Cove Inn
Thé room room floor was dirty. The bathroom had black hair all over and the sink was plugged.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Dockside Inn & Restaurant
The view was superlative, the Inn is central to the community, the staff is friendly, efficient and there's a charm and liveliness to the entire setting.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Salt Shaker Deli & Inn
Felt more like a boarding house than quaint b&b?… and the stairs to rooms are a killer…long steep stairs with a suitcase is difficult and awkward & should be considered by anyone booking there with any sort of disability. Check the street parking bylaws too… I went in off season so apparently wasn’t ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
The Homeport Motel
Our unit/kitchen/bath room are clean, staff was friendly. No hairdryer. We had an amazing stay. Highly recommend Granville Hall Residence.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre
Nice staff, clean room, good bed and pretty good breakfast. I would have given it a better review, the only thing holding me back was the gym can use some more equipment and a better elliptical. The restaurant in the hotel is very good. Overall a nice place, just need a better gym
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre
We chose the Conference Centre because it was close to another venue we were attending. Beautiful grounds and coastal drive.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Lunenburg
Lunenburg Waterfront
Lunenburg Waterfront is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lunenburg Waterfront and Bluenose II while you're in town.
